Health Profile of Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Cedar Falls Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cedar Falls | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cedar Falls is 79.8 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.4% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,372 residents in Cedar Falls are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 851 240 men · 611 women
- 75–84 1,637 668 men · 969 women
- 65–74 2,370 1,088 men · 1,281 women
- 50–64 4,514 2,192 men · 2,322 women
Younger residents
5,357 residents in Cedar Falls are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,467 701 boys · 765 girls
- 7–12 1,580 831 boys · 749 girls
- 3–7 1,313 711 boys · 602 girls
- 0–3 998 534 boys · 464 girls
About 1,580 residents in Cedar Falls (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cedar Falls | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Cedar Falls is about 35% lower than in Iowa. The rate of diabetes in Cedar Falls is about 34% lower than in Iowa. The rate of cancer in Cedar Falls is about 29% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cedar Falls | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.2% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.2% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cedar Falls is about 23% lower than in Iowa. The rate of binge drinking in Cedar Falls is about 22% higher than in Iowa. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cedar Falls is about 20% lower than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,732 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 426,056 minutes a day and 155.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cedar Falls is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.71 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Cedar Falls | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.87 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cedar Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cedar Falls, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cedar Falls, IA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls, IA | 33,959 | 79.8 yrs #1/2 | 3.2% #1/2 | 33.8% #1/2 |
| Waterloo, IA | 64,027 | 77.1 yrs | 7.1% | 42.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cedar Falls, Iowa has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Cedar Falls, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
People in Cedar Falls, Iowa can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
3.2% of residents in Cedar Falls, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 31 people, 1.8 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Cedar Falls, Iowa residents are obese?
33.8% of adults in Cedar Falls, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
Which health problem stands out most in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Compared with Iowa as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 25.2%, about 22% higher than the Iowa rate of 20.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cedar Falls, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,732 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 426,056 minutes a day and 155.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cedar Falls is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.71 lifetimes a year.
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